SMITH, ADRIAN (a Representative from Nebraska)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 618), H834 [22JA]
Agriculture: provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses (see H.R. 419), H2436 [12MR]
Appropriations: establish legislative line item veto (see H.R. 689), H943 [24JA]
Armed Forces: issue ``forever stamp'' to honor the sacrifices of those who have been awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2303), H13960 [14NO]
———mint coins in commemoration of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center (see H.R. 3229), H11321 [5OC]
———tribute to 1st Battalion, 133d Infantry of the Iowa National Guard (see H. Res. 568), H8617 [25JY]
———tribute to Marines of Company M (``Mike Company'') of the 3d Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division (see H. Res. 541), H7853 [16JY]
Army Reserve: anniversary (see H.J. Res. 70), H15468 [13DE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H119 [5JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: call for continuation of congressional staff-led tours (see H. Res. 815), H13960 [14NO]
———provide that the great hall of the Capitol Visitor Center shall be known as Emancipation Hall (see H.R. 3315), H9653 [2AU]
———require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates (see H.R. 3779), H11640 [16OC]
CERCLA: provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1398), H2339 [8MR]
Children and youth: tribute to public child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private entities providing services for foster children (see H. Res. 789), H12455 [1NO]
Communications Act: reform universal service provisions (see H.R. 2054), H4754 [9MY]
Congress: pledge faithful support to members of the Armed Forces serving in harm's way (see H.R. 511), H887 [23JA]
Courts: clarify jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 699), H2302 [7MR]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1063), H1787 [15FE]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see H.R. 3412), H11071 [1OC]
DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1154), H9468 (see H.R. 1154), H9545 [1AU]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit closure or relocation of county or local Farm Service Agency office pending completion of the next omnibus agriculture law (see H.R. 1649), H6577 [15JN]
———tailor rural broadband program to better serve those living in rural areas (see H.R. 2035), H4175 [25AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize appropriations for the health centers program (see H.R. 1343), H6404 [13JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: enter into an agreement with the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions (see H.R. 1333), H2241 [6MR]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 1430), H6111 [6JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a feasibility study on implementing a water supply and conservation project in the Republican River Basin between lakes in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 1025), H1563 [13FE]
———convey to Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc., certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska (see H.R. 761), H1150 [31JA]
———participate in implementation of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for endangered species in the Platte River basin and modify the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir (see H.R. 1462), H2400 [9MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: change the length of the obligated period of service on active duty required for receiving certain educational benefits (see H.R. 3882), H12385 [31OC]
———enter into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas (see H.R. 315), H2400 [9MR]
———establish a national cemetery for veterans in Sarpy County, NE (see H.R. 2551), H5926 [24MY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 4104), H13296 [7NO]
Developing countries: increase U.S. financial and programmatic contributions to promote economic opportunities for women (see H.R. 2965), H13412 [8NO]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 1399), H3018 [23MR]
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 2380), H10245 [6SE]
Education: acknowledge importance of understanding U.S. history and recognizing the need to foster civic responsibility in all citizens (see H. Res. 641), H10364 [10SE]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2486 [13MR]
FAA: exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (see H.R. 237), H6577 [15JN]
———reform Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 3004), H9469 (see H.R. 3004), H9545 [1AU]
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend appropriations and spending programs (see H.R. 4193), H14080 [15NO]
FCC: implement recommendations relative to low-power FM radio service (see H.R. 2802), H9276 [31JY]
———prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 2905), H7430 [28JN]
FDIC: establish industrial bank holding company regulation (see H.R. 698), H2486 [13MR]
Federal employees: deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses (see H.R. 232), H1272 [6FE]
Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H3724 [20AP]
Foreign trade: extend trade promotion authority (see H.R. 1042), H5054 [15MY]
Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 725), H11934 [23OC]
Health: make antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers in the same manner as collective bargaining by labor organizations (see H.R. 971), H3185 [27MR]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: tribute (see H. Res. 687), H11027 [27SE]
House of Representatives: provide for correction of events relative to vote on motion to recommit H.R. 3161, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (see H. Res. 622), H10017 [4AU]
House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 786), H13205 [6NO]
Hunting and trapping: recognize hunters for their continued commitment to safety (see H. Con. Res. 193), H9711 [3AU]
Immigration: prohibit issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens (see H.R. 4176), H13958 [14NO]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 4088), H13203 [6NO]
———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 1792), H7011 [22JN]
Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1076), H11250 [3OC]
———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H15412 [12DE]
Iran: enhance diplomatic efforts by imposing additional economic sanctions (see H.R. 1400), H4629 [8MY]
Iraq: require President to report on extent of progress of Iraqi cooperation with U.S. stability efforts, achieving security for its citizens, and denying terrorists a sanctuary (see H.R. 1062), H1787 [15FE]
Israel: anniversary of Jerusalem reunification (see H. Con. Res. 131), H4488 [3MY]
Jamestown, VA: anniversary of settlement (see H. Con. Res. 117), H4051 [24AP]
Juniata College: tribute to women's volleyball team (see H. Res. 216), H4915 [10MY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 697), H943 [24JA]
Law enforcement: provide for research on and standards for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories (see H.R. 365), H945 [24JA]
Medicaid: ensure beneficiary access to generic drugs by setting pharmacy reimbursement based on retail acquisition cost and to promote use of generic drugs (see H.R. 3140), H12385 [31OC]
———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 1647), H4051 [24AP]
———limit required use of tamper-resistant prescription pads to class II narcotics (see H.R. 3090), H10157 [5SE]
Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 1552), H5472 [17MY]
———extend compliance threshold used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility (see H.R. 1459), H4553 [7MY]
———provide a certain limit for the practice expense and the work expense geographic practice cost indices (GPCI) (see H.R. 2827), H7010 [22JN]
———provide coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation services (see H.R. 552), H4628 [8MY]
———restore certain treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment (see H.R. 621), H4628 [8MY]
Military Order of the Purple Heart: extend eligibility for associate membership to the spouse and siblings of Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1119), H1892 [16FE]
Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H7983 [17JY]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 399), H4966 [14MY]
Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles (see H.R. 2927), H8618 [25JY]
National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 751), H11848 [22OC]
National Guard: support (see H. Res. 542), H13413 [8NO]
National Labor Relations Act: ensure the right of employees to a secret-ballot election conducted by the NLRB (see H.R. 866), H12384 [31OC]
National Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 584), H10626 [19SE]
National security: provide for the next generation of border and maritime security technologies (see H.R. 3916), H11846 [22OC]
Natural gas: end prohibition on production of offshore supplies and dedicate portions of royalties to environmental restoration, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance (see H.R. 2784), H9711 [3AU]
Nebraska: authorize an additional district judgeship (see H.R. 231), H118 [5JA]
Oklahoma: anniversary of statehood (see H. Con. Res. 254), H13960 [14NO]
Omaha, NE: express condolences to victims and those affected by shootings at Westroads Mall and extend thanks to first responders (see H. Res. 856), H15316 [11DE]
Postal Service: recognize and honor military personnel serving overseas (see H. Res. 784), H13205 [6NO]
Power resources: support the ``25 x 25 Initiative'' which envisions that farm, forestry, and ranch lands will provide at least 25 percent of the energy consumed in the U.S. by the year 2025 (see H. Con. Res. 25), H3018 [23MR]
Radio: nullify Copyright Royalty Board decision increasing royalty rates for webcasters and reform the royalty rate-setting standard that applies to commercial Internet radio royalty arbitrations (see H.R. 2060), H4754 [9MY]
Research: derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos (see H.R. 322), H3777 [23AP]
Roads and highways: prohibit collection of tolls on highways, bridges, and tunnels constructed using Federal funds (see H.R. 3802), H11777 [18OC]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 736), H1417 [8FE]
———extend funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 3584), H10624 [19SE]
———reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, expand child health care insurance coverage through tax fairness, and provide for a health care Federalism initiative (see H.R. 3888), H11775 [18OC]
Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1110), H15414 [12DE]
———allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see H.R. 1419), H9710 [3AU]
———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 1584), H8743 [26JY]
———extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 197), H7011 [22JN]
———increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 549), H2436 [12MR]
———index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see H.R. 1261), H3561 [18AP]
———make certain tax benefits permanent law (see H.R. 2734), H6438 (see H.R. 2734), H6475 [14JN]
———make geothermal heat pump systems eligible for the energy credit and the residential energy efficient property credit (see H.R. 2990), H15317 [11DE]
———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 743), H3476 [17AP]
———modify treatment of qualified restaurant property as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction (see H.R. 3622), H11317 [4OC]
———permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 2138), H12739 [5NO]
———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 643), H4204 [26AP]
———provide credit to certain agriculture-related businesses for cost of protecting certain chemicals (see H.R. 1814), H9710 [3AU]
———provide for tax-exempt qualified small issue bonds to finance agricultural processing property (see H.R. 2110), H4415 [2MY]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2116), H7983 [17JY]
———repeal alternative minimum tax on individuals (see H.R. 1366), H4416 [2MY]
———repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 1586), H4417 [2MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 1023), H7656 [11JY]
———treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 2280), H6578 [15JN]
———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see H.R. 2659), H7434 [28JN]
———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1610), H6577 [15JN]
Telephones: restrict States from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services (see H.R. 436), H3476 [17AP]
Veterans: improve health care for veterans who live in rural areas (see H.R. 2005), H4754 [9MY]
Wichita State University: tribute to women's bowling team (see H. Res. 472), H10697 [20SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Drugs: eliminate methamphetamine kingpins (see H.R. 3143), H8396 [24JY]
Taxation: increase the time that taxpayers may use to make a tax-free exchange of like-kind property (see H.R. 3039), H7776 [12JY]
———provide a 15-year recovery period for nonresidential real property in rural areas (see H.R. 1839), H3360 [29MR]
———provide a credit to certain concentrated animal feeding operations for the cost of complying with environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 1217), H1968 [27FE]
———provide a deduction for the cost of attendance at an eligible educational institution (see H.R. 2672), H6330 [12JN]
University of Nebraska: tribute to women's volleyball team (see H. Res. 99), H944 [24JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2343 [9MR]
Remarks
Agriculture: continue certain programs (H.R. 2419), consideration (H. Res. 574), H8683 [26JY]
———provide for Federal research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities to enable the development of farms that are net producers of both food and energy, H3004, H3008, H3010 [23MR]
Allen, Frances E.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 95), H4219 [1MY]
Appropriations: making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), H2947 [22MR]
———making supplemental for troop readiness, veterans' health care, hurricane recovery, and domestic programs, and requiring Iraqi progress toward certain benchmarks (H.R. 1591), veto, H4218 [1MY]
Arbor Day: observance, E846
Armed Forces: ensure provision of the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq, H2344 [9MR]
———oppose escalation of U.S. forces in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 63), H1528 [13FE]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2669), conference report, H10268
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (H. Con. Res. 99), H2946 [22MR], H3172 [27MR], H3248 [28MR]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2007-2012 (S. Con. Res. 21), motion to instruct conferees, H4591 [8MY]
Colleges and universities: make college more affordable by lowering interest rates and increasing financial aid opportunities through reductions in student loan industry subsidies (H.R. 2669), conference report, H10268
Congress: accomplishments of the 110th Congress, H3687, H3688 [19AP]
Dept. of HUD: authorize appropriations for the rural housing and economic development program (H.R. 1982), H7795
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a feasibility study on implementing a water supply and conservation project in the Republican River Basin between lakes in Nebraska and Kansas (H.R. 1025), H4507 [7MY]
———convey to Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc., certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska (H.R. 761), H8193
———participate in implementation of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for endangered species in the Platte River basin and modify the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir (H.R. 1462), E2272
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2643), H7130 [26JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expedite creation of Office of Rural Health, H6549 [15JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2642), H6549 [15JN]
Drugs: increase penalties for methamphetamine kingpins, H8624 [26JY]
Earth Day: observance, E846
Economy: extend certain tax relief provisions, H4591 [8MY]
———impact of tax cuts, H2946 [22MR], H3172 [27MR], H3394 [16AP]
Education: reduce student loan interest rates (H.R. 5), H604 [17JA]
Elwood, NE: anniversary of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 290, E1151
EPA: rural water systems assistance funding, H7130 [26JN]
Ford, Gerald R.: tribute (H. Res. 15), H225
Glenn, John: anniversary of piloting the first manned orbital space mission of the U.S. (H. Res. 252), H4222 [1MY]
Hastings, NE: Yahoo! Inc., America's Greenest City award recipient, E1464
International Geophysical Year: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 76), H3392 [16AP]
International Women's Month: observance, E722
Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (H.R. 800), H2060 [1MR]
Medicare: require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (H.R. 4), H472 [12JA]
National Agriculture Day: observance, H3004, H3008, H3010 [23MR], E619
National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 751), E2271
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 590), H11851 [23OC]
National FFA Organization: tribute, H10944 [27SE]
Nebraska: tribute, E2299
———tribute to towns in Business Week (publication) list of great places to raise kids for less, H16649 [18DE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Roger D. Kornberg for chemistry, Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello for physiology or medicine, and John C. Mather and George F. Smoot for physics (H. Res. 316), H4220 [1MY]
North Platte, NE: tribute to Army National Guard, 1074th Transportation Co., H11645 [17OC]
Omaha, NE: express condolences to victims and those affected by shootings at Westroads Mall and extend thanks to first responders, H14455 [6DE]
Roads and highways: support goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims (H. Con. Res. 87), H7796
Science, Depts. of State, Justice, Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3093), H8624 [26JY]
Taxation: permanently extend the research credit and strengthen the alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (H.R. 2138), H12158 [30OC]
———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax, H8683 [26JY]
———rates, H3248 [28MR]
Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, E1014
U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement: implementation (H.R. 3688), H13282 [7NO]
———ratification, H11076 [2OC]
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 375), H7814
University of Nebraska: tribute to women's volleyball team (H. Res. 99), E343
Votes: position on missed, H3511
Weather: disaster assistance to Nebraska due to severe winter weather, H845 [23JA]
White Ribbon Campaign (organization): tribute, E2387
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H14490 [6DE]
Tributes
Anderson, Clayton, E2345
Borm, Val J., E1373
Cornell, Wayne R., E655
Gaspers, Kevin, E984
Hollopeter, Josiah, E1310
Lempke, Roger P., E1390
Locker, Kenneth E., Jr., E984
Matheny, Randy J., E297
Pfeifer, Christopher, E2034
Schmuecker, Jacob S., E1625
Shimp, Scott N., E1939
Wice, Paul, E2031
Woodhead, Daniel J., H12388 [1NO]